Bill Kenwright

[summerisle]

I know you always get tributes when someone dies, but all of them today (excepting one) are from the heart.

 

[GoodisonRoadSupperBarWool]

Even more so when In July he was kept on as interim chairman for transfer negotiations when the guy must have been gravely ill,absolutely unbelievable

Who actually is the chairman or women now then ?

 

[dannyboy]

He should have stepped back the day he sold the club to Moshiri. By all means retain some shares and continue to attend matches but his involvement in the running of the football club in any shape or form should have ended then. I'm sure had he done that, he'd have been able to enjoy his final months attending matches instead of being ostracised and watching from afar.

Without doubt. While myself and many others were very critical on here, at that point Bill probably had the backing of the majority of
fans. He needed that decision taking out of his hands by a strong owner with a vision but Moshiri was never going to be that person and we ended up where we did.

 

[dannyboy]

Even more so when In July he was kept on as interim chairman for transfer negotiations when the guy must have been gravely ill,absolutely unbelievable

Terrible on Moshiri's part. Bill Kenwright was never going to walk away from Everton even when it was surely obvious to everyone around him it would be best.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Terrible on Moshiri's part. Bill Kenwright was never going to walk away from Everton even when it was surely obvious to everyone around him it would be best.

I think the opposite, I think this is why he was kept on.

The sad part is, he couldn’t attend Goodison because of himself. Some of the drivel on TalkSport been embarrassing, one guy blames younger fans for making him I’ll and unable to attend

 

[tommye]

STOP SPAMMING THE DAMM FORUM

 

[jinkyali]

One thing I don't get..

Last week or so the club stated he was home and on the way to a complete but lengthy recovery.

Now he has passed.

I'm no stranger to hospitals, recoveries etc but I find the statement ten days or so ago very strange now.

One thing abundantly clear is Bills generosity to charity. Lovely to read.

 

[terryefc]

If you have a spare 45 mins.

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Bill Kenwright

Sue Lawley's castaway is West End producer Bill Kenwright

www.bbc.co.uk

Thanks for this link. Sue Lawley interview recorded in 1998 prior to his appointment as chairman.
Around 24 mins he talks about missing out on taking over the club when Johnson bought us. He picks Z cars as his favourite record. The History of Everton as his favourite book -44 mins. 3pm on a Saturday when he's happiest. At 36 mins he talks about beating Wimbledon 3-2.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone speak about our club the way he does aside from my brothers.
Quite emotional really. He was and always will be one of us.

 

[Bluelighter]

I think the tributes from former players and colleagues show how liked and respected Bill was, within football. In a cutthroat business he never lost his humilty. RIP

 

[MrGrumpy]

Thanks for this link. Sue Lawley interview recorded in 1998 prior to his appointment as chairman.
Around 24 mins he talks about missing out on taking over the club when Johnson bought us. He picks Z cars as his favourite record. The History of Everton as his favourite book -44 mins. 3pm on a Saturday when he's happiest. At 36 mins he talks about beating Wimbledon 3-2.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone speak about our club the way he does aside from my brothers.
Quite emotional really. He was and always will be one of us.

He was a big blue and a lovely fella but an awful chairman who stayed long enough to become the villain

 

[summerisle]

 

[BlueStevie35]

One thing I don't get..

Last week or so the club stated he was home and on the way to a complete but lengthy recovery.

Now he has passed.

I'm no stranger to hospitals, recoveries etc but I find the statement ten days or so ago very strange now.

One thing abundantly clear is Bills generosity to charity. Lovely to read.

I think that was the warning sign in all honesty, making things sound better than it actually was to allow Bill to spend his final days in peace

 

[degsy]

RIP

 

[Bez2k2k]

Ths will be great to reflect on in a few days.

Kenwright legacy was one of failure, I’ve made it clear that as dust settles he’s the worst thing to every happen to the club.
However, a man has lost his life and I think he deserves that respect.

RIP Bill, regards with your family.

Honestly, no need for this. Your opinion at this time means nothing, so keep it to yourself.

 

[dion]

My opinion, and we're all allowed one. I'm touched about how the players, past and present have reacted to this around how he looked after them and their families. There's a he'll of a lot of respect there. RIP Bill